Bird flu risk to humans an ‘enormous concern,’ WHO says. Here’s what to know

Global News— Avian flu is caused by influenza viruses that spread among wild aquatic birds and can infect domestic poultry and other animal species.

The Telegraph—Bird flu jumping to humans is 'enormous concern', says WHO. As the virus continues its spread to new species, the World Health Organization fears it is moving closer to people

Global News—Bird flu concerns over U.S. dairy cattle growing. Here’s what to know. A bird flu outbreak infecting dairy cows in the U.S. that has seeped into the country’s milk supply is under investigation, but the the WHO says the risk to the public is low.

NBC News—As bird flu spreads in the U.S., is it safe to eat eggs? What to know about the risk.. In early April, a dairy worker in Texas tested positive for avian influenza, also known as bird flu, amid a multi-state outbreak of the virus among cows. The bird flu virus has also been detected in raw milk, but authorities say the current risk to the public is low. It’s the first time this strain of bird flu — referred to as highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) — has been detected in cattle and the first documented cow-to-human transmission of an avian influenza virus, according to the...